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These jobs are available as part of our Working Holiday Program. To apply for any of these you must be currently resident outside of Canada and you must be able to qualify for a Working Holiday Visa. If you are currently in Canada, please check out our Vancouver jobs site: jobsonrobson.com, or our Toronto jobs site: jobsonyonge.com.

For more information, please contact Thomas at thomas [at] wishcanada.ca

[1]
LOCATION:
Vancouver
JOB TITLE:
Deli Clerk
DESCRIPTION:
High level of Customer Service, operating a cash register, use of commercial meat slicer and electronic scales, taking specialty orders, preparing signature sandwiches and salads, preparing hot and cold dishes, slicing meat and cheeses, pricing and weighing product, filling showcases, maintaining and cleaning equipment, sanitizing deli area, etc. Flexible work schedule.
PAY:
$9/hour – $12/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced English. No Experience necessary.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is not provided, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[2]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Whistler | Banff | Jasper | Kananaskis | Vancouver Island
JOB TITLE:
Room Attendant
DESCRIPTION:
Housekeeping room attendants provide for the comfort of guests in hotels, motels, resorts, lodges and inns by ensuring that guest rooms and public areas are clean and properly presented. A housekeeping room attendant promotes a positive image of the property to guests, and must be pleasant, friendly and able to address problems or special requests
PAY:
Pay varies by location from $9/hour in Banff to $14/hour in Whistler.
REQUIREMENTS:
None.
ACCOMMODATION:
Shared staff accommodation is available for between $5/day in Kananaskis and $14/day in Whistler. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[3]
LOCATION:
Whistler | Banff | Jasper | Kananaskis | Vancouver Island
JOB TITLE:
Cook
DESCRIPTION:
Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of food. Cooks may be responsible for basic food preparation like salads and sandwiches to more complex tasks like roasting and pates. They are employed in restaurants, cafeterias and hotels. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and logging campsites. Dependant on the size of the kitchen, cooks may have exposure to several responsibilities or only to specific tasks.
PAY:
Pay depends on experience. Average pay is $12/hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous experience at prep cook level or above.
ACCOMMODATION:
Shared staff accommodation is available for between $5/day in Kananaskis and $14/day in Whistler.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[4]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Whistler | Banff | Jasper | Kananaskis | Vancouver Island
JOB TITLE:
Food Server
DESCRIPTION:
Food and beverage servers request or take orders from and serve food and beverages to guests, check on guest satisfaction and handle the payment and complaints/concerns of customers. They are employed in restaurants and hotels. They have knowledge of service techniques, food and beverage product and practices of responsible alcohol service.
PAY:
Pay depends on experience. Average pay is $12/hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level of spoken English. Previous customer service experience. Food Safe Certificate [WISH will assist you in getting this certificate].
ACCOMMODATION:
Shared staff accommodation is available for between $5/day in Kananaskis and $14/day in Whistler. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[5]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Whistler | Banff | Vancouver Island
JOB TITLE:
Bartender / Beverage Server
DESCRIPTION:
Bartenders are beverage service attendants who mix and pour alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests in bars, lounges, nightclubs, restaurants, on cruise ships and at events. Depending on the establishment in which they work, bartenders may serve the drinks they make, or they may give them to a food and beverage server, who serves them to the customer. Like most tourism occupations, bartending allows you to work with people and as part of a team. Bartenders usually receive gratuities, and may also receive meals or discounts on meals while at work.
PAY:
$10 – $12/hour depending on experience. Plus tips [tips can average $50/day].
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level in English.
ACCOMMODATION:
Shared staff accommodation is available for $7/day in Banff to $14/day in Whistler. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[6]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Kananaskis (Rockies) | Sun Peaks
JOB TITLE:
Banquet Server
DESCRIPTION:
A banquet server serves food and beverage to patrons and provides table maintenance and room setup and tear down. Food orders may or may not have to be taken depending on the menu selections for the event. Banquet servers may work in restaurants, hotels, banquet halls or private service companies. You may adopt your own serving style, but many establishments have their own requirements such as uniform, greeting, attitude etc. This position requires excellent customer service and ability to work under pressure.
PAY:
$9/hour for the first 100 hours, $10/hour after that.
REQUIREMENTS:
Intermediate level in English. Must successfully complete training program in Vancouver.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is $5/day in Kananaskis. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[7]
LOCATION:
Vancouver
JOB TITLE:
Cashier (Food Service)
DESCRIPTION:
A food service counter attendant prepares, heats and finishes simple food items. These simple food items are served to customers at food counters. Food service counter attendants are employed in food and beverage establishments where servers are not used or the dining experience in more casual, buffet or fast food in style.
PAY:
$10/hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
Intermediate level in English.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is not provided, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[8]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Banff | Vancouver Island
JOB TITLE:
Front Desk Agent
DESCRIPTION:
Often a guest’s first impression of a property is the result of the Front Desk Agent’s skills and abilities. Front desk agents provide many guest services, working in the lobby or reception areas of hotels, motels, resorts and other accommodation facilities. The position is challenging, varied and offers the opportunity to work flexible hours and meet many new people.
PAY:
$12/hour – $15/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level in English. Previous experience or education.
ACCOMMODATION:
$7/day in Banff. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[9]
LOCATION:
Vancouver | Banff | Whistler | Jasper | Kananaskis (Rockies)
JOB TITLE:
Night Auditor
DESCRIPTION:
Very similar to front desk, but with math and at night. Night Auditors provide many guest services, working in the lobby or reception areas of hotels, motels, resorts and other accommodation facilities. Night auditors are additionally responsible for reconciling the hotels books at the end of the night. The position is challenging, varied and offers the opportunity to work flexible hours and meet many new people.
PAY:
$12/hour – $15/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level in English. Previous experience or education.
ACCOMMODATION:
Shared staff accommodation is available for between $5/day in Kananaskis and $14/day in Whistler. Accommodation is not provided in Vancouver, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[10]
LOCATION:
Vancouver
JOB TITLE:
Retail Clerk
DESCRIPTION:
Retail clerks work in shops for major retailers. They stock shelves, ensure the store remains presentable, and assist clients in finding clothing that suits them. Retail clerks also handle cash, and bag goods for customers. They must be fashionable and outgoing.
PAY:
$10/hour – $15/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced level in English. Previous customer service experience.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is not provided, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008

[11]
LOCATION:
Vancouver
JOB TITLE:
Shelf Stocker (Supermarket)
DESCRIPTION:
Stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, build and maintain displays, use hand truck or pallet jack to move product, rotating product, loading and unloading of product for the sales floor, sanitation, etc.
PAY:
$10/hour – $12/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Intermediate English. No Experience necessary.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is not provided, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008
[12]
LOCATION:
Vancouver
JOB TITLE:
Barista
DESCRIPTION:
High level of Customer Service, operating a cash register, prepare hot and cold beverages to company standards, preparing the work area, stocking and ordering product and supplies. Keeping the department clean including floors and displays, follow policies as they relate to sanitation, health and safety and food safety regulations.
PAY:
$10/hour – $12/hour depending on experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced English. No Experience necessary.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is not provided, but can be arranged by WISH.
APPLY BY:
April 1, 2008